David Wallace
Executive Editor
Having previously worked in the European chemicals industry, Dave has been with Generics Bulletin since 2010. Keeping a close eye on deals, corporate strategy and market developments in the off-patent sector, he also brings his background and education in law to bear on industry litigation as well as national legislative and regulatory affairs, with a particular interest in France where he has lived and studied in the past. A regular delegate to generics and biosimilars events and conferences as well as a frequent panel moderator, he maintains close links with industry representatives around the world. He also organizes and judges the annual Global Generics & Biosimilars Awards. In his spare time, he enjoys art and playing the piano.
Latest From David Wallace
Teva Exits Japanese Generics With Plan To Sell Local Business
Teva is putting its Japanese generics business up for sale, in an exit from the country’s generics market that has led the Israeli firm to register a substantial impairment charge in Q1.
Dr Reddy’s Enters US With Second Oracea Generic
Dr Reddy’s has launched the second US rival to Oracea, shortly after Lupin introduced the first generic doxycycline 40mg capsules following a favorable district court ruling.
Sandoz ‘Surfs The Biosimilars Wave’ Despite US Natalizumab Delay
With Sandoz delivering first-quarter growth thanks to its booming biosimilars business – and despite flat sales of small-molecule generics that suffered from a downturn in North America – the company is “well on track to surf the biosimilars wave,” according to one analyst. However, Sandoz did report a delay to progress with its natalizumab biosimilar in the US that will push back launch.
European Progress On Biosimilars Is Just The Beginning
Speaking at Medicines for Europe’s 20th annual biosimilar medicines conference, Isabell Remus, chair of Medicines for Europe’s biosimilar medicines sector group, looks to the future for European biosimilars over the next decade and outlines the potential that can be realized – but only if a comprehensive strategy for biosimilars is put in place.
Pfizer Takes A Hit On US Oncology Biosimilars In Q1
Pfizer has reported US oncology biosimilars sales that were down by 47% in the first quarter of 2024, as pricing pressures took their toll.
Second Tocilizumab Biosimilar Launches In US
A second tocilizumab biosimilar has been launched in the US, with Bio-Thera and Biogen together introducing their Tofidence version just weeks after Fresenius Kabi launched its first-to-market Tyenne.